Congressman Commends Photographer’s Work – “Still Here: Not Living in Tipis”

WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA – Photographer Sue Reynolds’ latest work – a new book and exhibit — has been recognized by U.S. Congressman George Miller for combating cultural stereotypes through fostering new, more accurate perceptions of American Indian peoples.

According to the Congressman’s website, “Sue Reynolds has displayed her commitment to heightening this cross-cultural understanding through her renowned art work. Reynolds’ latest book, “Still Here: Not Living in Tipis”…and its accompanying exhibit serve to illustrate the resiliency of Native people and advance relations between all people.”

“Still Here: Not Living in Tipis” is the first collaborative photo-poetry book between a white urban observer and reservation Indian. Less than a month after its launch, this vibrantly beautiful volume is already acclaimed and selling well.

Just in time for holiday giving, “Still Here” features over 40 of Reynolds’ stunning images paired with Salish Indian poet Victor Charlo’s powerful poems, immersing readers in old ways and what it means to be Indian today from Native and non-Native perspectives.

A fine arts and documentary photographer, Reynolds is passionate about creating bridges of understanding between Native and non-Native peoples. Her images have appeared in exhibits in San Francisco, Montana and Japan and in publications including Cowboys & Indians, Montana Magazine and Indian Country Today. They are in collections nationwide.

Reynolds has studied with Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, Montana, holds a B.A. in Art History from University of California, Davis, and an M.B.A. from San Francisco State University. She is a fourth-generation Californian, and resides in Walnut Creek. Her images, event schedule, articles and more may be seen at www.susanreynoldsphotography.com

The accompanying “Still Here” exhibit at Photo Central in Hayward, California – another collaborative effort with Charlo — runs through January 12th. Both the show and book are about survival and resurrection in the face of long odds, revealing reservation life, honoring tribal ways that endure and acknowledging that walking in two worlds is hard.

About The Author

Congratulations!
I am one of three volunteers for the Pawnee Nation, the Nation is in Oklahoma but a folk lorist ,
Roger Welsch gave his land back to the Pawnee in Dannebrog, Nebraska, 68831. When he did this ( he was the first white man to do so) and then some friends of his that were retiring gave their front street store to the Pawnee as well….We now have a wonderful, exciting art center with a Heritage Room where we can help locals learn about many different First Peoples experiences. We provide 7-10 Programs during the year, generally Novelist, Trails, Music, etc. We are totally Non-Profit. 100% of any Art or Writings go to the Artist. Everybody Wins. Thank you for “Helping Us.”

Hi Peggy,
Thank you for sharing what your Pawnee art and heritage center is doing in Dannebrog, Nebraska. It’s another place to put on my list! I appreciate your encouragement of my work. We keep doing this, one person at a time, and it makes a difference.

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